Murrindindi Harvest Celebration
Press release 8 08 2024
Murrindindi Harvest Celebration to bring together local agribusiness
Murrindindi Food and Wine Inc. is thrilled to announce the inaugural Murrindindi Harvest Celebration, set to take place on November 16, 2024, from 11 am to 4 pm at Yea Railway Park, Yea.
This exciting new event aims to raise awareness and encourage the consumption of locally produced food and beverages, while also fostering sustainable practices within the community.
The Murrindindi Harvest Celebration will be a vibrant one-day showcase of the region’s finest produce, featuring food stalls, cooking demonstrations, workshops, and numerous opportunities to “Meet the Maker.” Attendees will have the chance to engage directly with agribusiness owners, be inspired by panel discussions, and enjoy demonstrations by local celebrity chefs.
Attendees on the day can meet the maker from a wide range of local produce and agribusinesses, including trout, truffles, eggs, honey, olive oil, and microgreens.
Watch celebrity chefs Byron Moore ( Marmalades, Yea ), Megan Knapp (The Kitchen Door, Mansfield), and Ross O’Meara (from Wild Meat and Gourmet Farmer, Mansfield ) showcase their culinary skills using local produce, complete with takeaway recipes.
There will be Mini Hot Seats and workshops, and opportunities to listen to discussions on topics such as sustainability, food waste, and regenerative farming. Learn from leading agribusinesses and producers who are innovating in this space.
Visit our market stall area to meet the producers, their suppliers, and our local community groups. Don’t forget to bring your own basket, reusable shopping bag (and water bottle) so that you can stock up on all the local goodies.
The festival offers a unique platform for attendees to connect with a diverse range of producers, suppliers, and local initiatives. It is an ideal setting for networking, business skill development, and community participation. Key topics will include solar energy, agribusiness waste, eco-friendly packaging, and resilience in the face of climate challenges.
Rob Mitchell, President of Murrindindi Food and Wine Inc., shares his excitement: “Our region has longed for a showcase that brings together all our producers in one space. We are grateful for our local community-run markets that support our producers throughout the year. This celebration will provide a unique opportunity for networking and learning from each other’s successes in all aspects of agribusiness. We are looking forward to a day of celebration and community in Yea.”
The Murrindindi Harvest Celebration aims to:
- Increase awareness and consumption of locally produced food and beverages.
- Promote sustainable practices such as waste reduction and eco-friendly packaging.
- Foster local business collaboration, skill development, and resource sharing.
- Encourage minimal or zero waste at the event.
Our Murrindindi Winemakers suggested hosting an event in Yea, and the concept quickly gained support and funding. The Murrindindi Harvest Celebration is a culmination of these efforts, aiming to bring together producers, the local community, and visitors for a day of celebration.
Join us on November 16, 2024, at Yea Railway Park for a day of local food, fun, and festivities as we celebrate all that is Murrindindi.
Want to be part of the celebration?
Visit www.murrindindiharvestcelebration.com.au
Want to be stall holder? Visit www.issimomarkets.com/bookings/288288
The Murrindindi Harvest Celebration is proudly supported by the Vic Grown – Regional Activation Grants Program (RAGP), the Murrindindi Shire Council, and funding from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
We thank our sponsors
We thank our Think Tank team of Jenny Pullen, Sonja Herges, Christine Adams, Nici Thompson, Jackie Ashe & Lyn Cunningham for the support given to project co ordinator Sam Hicks and the event.
We also thank the Murrindindi Winemakers for the concept – a day in Yea!
So a snapshot;
Get ready for a day of showcasing:
- Murrindindi Produce
- Agribusiness booths
- Cooking demonstrations featuring
- Local Trout, Truffles, Eggs, Honey & Microgreens (with takeaway recipes)
- Mini hot ‘Agribusiness” seats
- Mini workshops
All the agribusinesses in one celebration space.
What to expect: So think of a community market vibe but catering to local produce and our agribusiness sector – a cross between a expo and a market.
Details
When – Saturday 16th of November 2024
Time – Opens at 11 am – 4 pm
Where – Yea Railway Park – 20 Station St, Yea VIC 3717
Cost – Free entry
How to be involved – We are inviting the community, businesses and community groups to either attend, book a stall and or help in spreading the word.
Stallholders wanted
Stallholders – an added activity on the day is the space for up to 50 additional stall holders – this has been funded by Murrindindi Shire Council, and funding from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
We will be calling for stall holders and there will be a minimal cost per stall.
If you fall in one of the categories below you can book via here:
We have teamed up with the legends from Issimo Markets for the booking of stall holders – you may fall into one of below categories.
- Food, Beverage, or Agribusiness Stall ( Non MFW INC member ) from the Murrindindi region.
- Food, Wine, Beverage or Agribusiness Stall (MFW INC Member)
- Murrindindi Group or Service Club ( Eg. Lions, Rotary, CFA, SES, Parents group, Sporting Club etc. )
- Regional Supplier Stall ( ie Stock Agent, Real estate agent, Agri-business supplier, product/ services etc, located in neighbouring shires. )
Marketing/ downloadable info
We have teamed up with North East Victoria’s leading independent digital agency Propel Digital so watch our socials buzz!
- Flyers
- pngs
See us here – Murrindindi Guide spring 2024 edition
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Taste@murrindindifoodandwine.org.au